The October newsletter includes tools and videos for educators, news of strong learning results in a Texas Opportunity Culture district, reflections from an Opportunity Culture Fellow on remote learning, and more. Read the October 2021 newsletter here.
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Researchers Report Strong Student Learning Results in Texas Opportunity Culture® District
By Public Impact, September 29, 2021
Researchers from Texas Tech University report that students served by Opportunity Culture multi-classroom leader teaching teams achieved learning growth in the top quartile teamwide, on average, according to their study of the Ector County Independent School District’s first Opportunity Culture year.
The district asked the researchers to conduct an independent review of its first eight Opportunity Culture schools, which began using Opportunity Culture roles in 2020–21 with 27 multi-classroom leaders. In those first schools, 72% of students—7,121 out of 9,928 students at the schools—were reached by an Opportunity Culture team. This year, the district has 17 Opportunity Culture schools and 59 multi-classroom leaders.
A great teacher reflects on remote instruction shortfalls
By Sharon Kebschull Barrett, first published by EducationNC, September 22, 2021
Jimmel Williams knows great teachers. After all, he is one, with the student results to show for it. But last fall, he says now, his teaching fell short.
With his Charlotte students all learning remotely, his efforts felt off, though he couldn’t fully put his finger on what wasn’t working. He kept making changes each week to get students more engaged in their learning, but the tweaks weren’t enough. Finally, he realized what he needed — to both take tighter control and give some up. Read More…
Back to School with the Opportunity Culture® Newsletter
By Public Impact, August 26, 2021
Are your back-to-school emotions at a high pitch this year—a mix of hope and joy and concern? This month’s newsletter provides resources that may help soothe some concerns and set you up for success with your teaching teams and students—plus news about Opportunity Culture districts and a feature on a multi-classroom leader who had the opportunity to meet with U.S. Secretary of Education Cardona. What would you share with Cardona if you had the chance? Tell me—and let me know what helped in this newsletter, and what you need in future editions. Meanwhile, please share this with your colleagues so they can sign up for future newsletters!
August 2021 Newsletter: Back to School with the Opportunity Culture® Newsletter
The August newsletter includes tools and videos for educators in the new school year, a column about a multi-classroom leader’s message for education leaders, new Opportunity Culture districts, and more. Read the August 2021 newsletter here.
One teacher’s message for Secretary Cardona
By Sharon Kebschull Barrett, first published by EdNC, August 16, 2021
When multi-classroom leader Kenyatta Davenport got the chance to talk to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, her message was simple: Teachers haven’t given up, but we need your support to get students back on track after the coronavirus — and fast.
Simple — and short, since she had limited time to speak to Cardona when he visited Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools on July 12. But Davenport would definitely tell him more if she had the time. Read More…
Summer Professional Learning
Summer Professional LearningOur summer professional learning features virtual and in-person training for educators new to Opportunity Culture® rolesBatter Up for Summer Professional Learning!Step up to the plate this summer for invigorating days of professional...
Aldine Independent School District
Schools began using Opportunity Culture® models in: 2021-22 Learn more about the Opportunity Culture® initiative in Aldine ISD by visiting the district website. Details: In 2020, Aldine ISD began designing their Opportunity Culture® plans for implementation in fall...
May 2021 Newsletter
The May newsletter includes updates on the Opportunity Culture Dashboard, resources for multi-classroom leaders and principals, a column about personalizing professional development, a video playlist, and more. Read the May 2021 newsletter here.
Teacher of the Year column, Tools, News: April Opportunity Culture® Newsletter
By Public Impact, April 30, 2021
The April newsletter includes resources for multi-classroom leaders and principals, a column by the Baltimore City Public Schools Teacher of the Year, updates from Opportunity Culture districts, video playlists, and more. Read the April 2021 newsletter here.